Genes Can Really Suck

When you think about it, we pass a lot on to our kids; our looks, our temperaments, and a lot you wish would just disappear. After talking to my oldest brother I really see how genetics has effected our family. Out of my 2 brothers and 1 sister, we have 9 kids: 5 girls and 4 boys. Out of these we have 4 with ADHD and 3 (if you count Lauren) have dyslexia. This number can grow depending on Brandon later being diagnosed with dyslexia. All the boys have been effected in one way or the other. Three are being treated for ADHD and 2 are dyslexic. The one boy that isn't treated for ADHD does show signs of mild ADD but it's not bad enough to treat. But he is one of the dyslexics. Out of the girls you have 1 being treated for ADHD, and I'm pretty sure Lauren is dyslexic. And then theres Brandon who has a Language Disorder (dyspraxia of speech). All these are forms of sensory disorders. Oh, and don't forget, I now suspect that Lauren's toe walking is caused by a sensory disorder. Funny when I was having my 2 younger kids my main concern was what they could get from Jim's side, but turns out that wasn't genetic. All this comes from my side. After explaining this to my oldest niece of 16, she said "great, that means I'll pass it on to my kids". I couldn't lie. She will, just as I did. Kind of depressing. At least she will know more than we did and will be aware of what to look for.